A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 3220282 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3221668 epoch_slot_no: 3268 block_no: 3220131 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1033 time: 2019-10-09 15:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x26da959d15e59e9571a0bb5c6bbf1a8d0ca6e580ab027f9139f096cb2971ecefBlock Operator
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